PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kahwaah Jeeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirigaya Kazuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jeeri
vs
Kazuto

170 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

165 cm
23
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kahwaah Jeeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kirigaya Kazuto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jeeri instigates a clinch.
Kazuto looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jeeri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kazuto looking for a takedown.
Kazuto stalling in the clinch but Jeeri improves position.
Jeeri prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jeeri.
Jeeri tries to work over Kazuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri tries to work over Kazuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazuto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kazuto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jeeri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kahwaah Jeeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirigaya Kazuto.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Kazuto blocks it.
Jeeri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jeeri gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kahwaah Jeeri.

Jeeri gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuto jumps guard but Jeeri stands there with Kazuto around his waist. Kazuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazuto blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
Kazuto trying to control the position but instead, Jeeri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kazuto into the cage.
Jeeri is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jeeri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuto controls his hands.
Jeeri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kazuto has Jeeri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jeeri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazuto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Jeeri.
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Jeeri won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Kazuto blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jeeri.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kahwaah Jeeri.
Jeeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeeri tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazuto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jeeri has Kazuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Jeeri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahwaah Jeeri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kazuto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Kirigaya Kazuto has been cut.

Jeeri closes the distance and clinches.
Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeeri misses with a body punch.
Kazuto is trying to break the clinch but Jeeri has him pressed against the cage.
Kazuto trying to stall but Jeeri improves his position.
Jeeri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jeeri has Kazuto pressed against the cage, preventing Kazuto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeeri misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuto is breathing heavily.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Kazuto blocks it.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuto controls his hands.
Jeeri tries to work over Kazuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazuto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeeri has him pressed against the cage.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Kazuto blocks it.
Kahwaah Jeeri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazuto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeeri to keep the fight standing.
Jeeri slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri can't find room to land a body shot as Kazuto controls the action.
Jeeri tries to work over Kazuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazuto wants a takedown.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeeri misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Jeeri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kahwaah Jeeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirigaya Kazuto.
Kazuto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuto trying to land knees to the body.
Jeeri tries to throw a body punch but Kazuto avoids it by throwing Jeeri back against the cage.
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Jeeri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jeeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazuto prevents a body shot from Jeeri.
Jeeri has Kazuto pressed against the cage.
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Jeeri won't allow it.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Kazuto blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuto controls his hands.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeeri stalling the fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jeeri tries to work over Kazuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahwaah Jeeri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kirigaya Kazuto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kazuto stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeeri. Jeeri gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jeeri moves into range and clinches up with Kazuto.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kazuto tries to pull guard but Jeeri holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazuto drops back down to his feet.
Kazuto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeeri slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jeeri for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kahwaah Jeeri.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jeeri.
Jeeri tries to score with a low kick but Kazuto moves his leg out of the way.
Jeeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Jeeri has Kazuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Jeeri stalling the fight.
Jeeri keeps control of Kazuto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kahwaah Jeeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeeri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kahwaah Jeeri.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazuto trying to control the position but instead, Jeeri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kazuto into the cage.
Kazuto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jeeri walks away with a smile on his face. Kazuto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazuto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jeeri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kazuto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jeeri controls the pace.
Jeeri postures up in Kazuto's guard and throws a big left but Kazuto blocks it.
Jeeri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jeeri postures up.
Jeeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jeeri lands a nice shot that snaps Kazuto's head back.
Kirigaya Kazuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jeeri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kahwaah Jeeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jeeri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kahwaah Jeeri!